TEACHER AIDE - 10 Month Position
5.75 Hours per day
Scotchtown Avenue School
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This is non-professional work involving responsibility for assisting school teachers in the performance of their nonteaching
duties through a variety of activities related to the learning process. Work is performed under the direct
supervision of a certified teacher, administrator, or senior official in accordance with well-established procedures.
The Teacher Aide performs related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Works with small groups of children reviewing repetitive classwork
- Corrects papers and records grades under the direction of a teacher
- Accompanies and supervises students during assemblies, field trips, playground activities, cafeteria periods, and other school events
- Assists with preparations for science demonstrations, music and art classes, and audio-visual presentations
- Proctors and assists in administering various tests
- Performs clerical tasks related to classroom activities, including typing, copying, filing, distributing materials, preparing teaching aids, maintaining records, and taking attendance
- Assists in classroom management and crisis intervention as directed by the teacher
- Assists students with disabilities in maintaining a normal school routine, including bus arrivals and departures, cafeteria assistance, toileting, evacuation drills, lifting and carrying when necessary
- May arrange parent conferences under teacher direction
- May relieve classroom teachers for emergencies or meetings as needed
- May perform food service, school monitor, or custodial/cleaner duties on a substitute basis
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS:
- Working knowledge of classroom routines
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, teachers, and staff
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to maintain discipline and support classroom management
- Clerical aptitude
- Resourcefulness, tact, courtesy, and good judgment
- Neat personal appearance
- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
Job Qualifications
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma
Fingerprint Clearance through NYSED
Position Start Date:09/01/2026
Application Deadline:08/21/2026
Civil Service Title: Teacher Aide
